Origin
Richmond, VA
Morning in Richmond on Wednesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Annandale, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
98.5 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
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6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annandale, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, VA to Annandale, VA covers 98.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monument Avenue, North Meadow Street, Hermitage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.2 miles from Richmond, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 98.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monument Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Richmond, VA to Annandale, VA is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, VA to Annandale, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Meadow Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hermitage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robin Hood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Arthur Ashe Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry G | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Monument Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Annandale, VA.
1
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
525 ft
·
15 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
2
Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Meadow Street
4
Continue on Hermitage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hermitage Road
5
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Robin Hood Road
6
Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
7
Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95 North, I 64 West
8
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
53 mi
·
58 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
10
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
11
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
41 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Tysons Corner
15
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Capital Beltway
17
Take the exit slight right toward SR 620: Braddock Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 620: Braddock Road
18
Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 East: Braddock Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
SR 620 East: Braddock Road
19
Turn straight onto Braddock Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Braddock Road
20
Turn left onto Ravensworth Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ravensworth Road
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ravensworth Road
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ravensworth Road
22
Exit the roundabout onto Ravensworth Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ravensworth Road
23
Turn right onto Little River Turnpike
135 ft
·
3 sec
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Little River Turnpike
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.2 miles from Richmond, VA, or about 59m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.2 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annandale, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Richmond, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Richmond, VA
This is one driving day of about 98.5 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richmond, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.2 mi from Richmond, VA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.2 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Annandale, VA
The final approach into Annandale, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Annandale, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.40 one way
$30.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.34 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.79 | $6.30 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Annandale, VA
Morning in Annandale on Wednesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
La Plata, MD
49 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Richmond, VA to Annandale, VA covers 98.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monument Avenue, North Meadow Street, Hermitage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.2 miles from Richmond, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Richmond, VA to Annandale, VA is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, VA to Annandale, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond, VA to Annandale, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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